Encyclopedia and Reference Hot Wheels 1972 Stock# Name Series 1 Color Mfrd Wheels 5699 Rear Engine Mongoose   Blue Enamel HK bt,2 rsw 5856 Rear Engine Snake   Deep Yellow Enamel HK bt,2 rsw 5881 Open Fire   Assorted 3 HK rsw 6005 Funny Money The Heavyweights Gray Enamel HK rsw 6021 Ferrari 512S   Assorted HK rsw 6022 Side Kick   Assorted HK rsw 6169 Mercedes-Benz C-111   Assorted HK rsw 1 No cars had official series designations in 1972.  There were some models that were classified internally yet not publically documented.  Those classifications are specified here. 2 The "bt" designates Bicycle Tires.  These were either molded in clear or black plastic, with the spokes highlighted in chrome.  On the clear wheels, the tires were painted black. 3 The cars were offered in assorted transparent and translucent colors over nickel plating, known as Spectraflame.  An official roster of colors was not published in 1972. Addendum  Welcome Page E-Mail Back  Table of Contents